So last night, I asked myself what it would take to have a LD that night. My body said a certain body movement, kind of in a Karate crouch, would get the job done. I did this position, then immediately hit the lights and got ready for sleep.

I determined to keep my attention around as long as possible. I silenced my mind and let images come, while retaining my attention. I was in a western saloon, like in the movies, having a conversation about myself and my character. I almost lost control at one point, but I remembered to keep my attention. I could feel myself moving through various states of sleep - peaceful relaxation, then something clicked and I was in a passive state where all I can do is watch. Something clicked again and I entered a third state where it was really, really hard to keep my attention alive. I could feel my body being drained because it took everything I had to stay attentive. The scene changed several times, and I don't remember what the general topic of self-dialog was. I just remember walking down the streets of Montreal with a friend. I was really reliving the memory second by second, it was insane.

All of a sudden, my back itched horribly, and I knew I had done enough that night. I tried to move my arm, but I couldn't move> My will had disconnected from my body, and transferred to my "dream body" (useful term from Carlos Castaneda)! I decided to end the experience, woke up and scratched my back.

Does it count as an LD if I enter it from being awake, then watch myself fall asleep? I've had very little luck remembering to LD while in my dreams. For example, this morning I had several dreams about old schoolmates, and I didn't manage to LD in any of them.

Thanks,

CV